1968 Flashers

[1968Cally]

With our multi-bulb tail lights, What flasher number should be used for the turn signals and four-way flashers. I assume they are different due to the differing loads.

Thanks.

Dave

 

[Ruppstang]

I think a 223 will work but sometime you just have to experiment to get the flash speed you like.
Marty

 

[1968Cally]

For both Turn and Four-way?

 

[Ruppstang]

Do they not work now? What is there? Might just try a new replacement.

 

[1968Cally]

Do they not work now? What is there? Might just try a new replacement.

They do work now. Both are #522. I thought it odd that both would be the same number. Seems the 4-way flashes a little fast but certainly acceptable. I thought about replacing them (just because) now that my dash is all apart.

So, I posted my question just because I figured they would be different.

 

[franklinair]

I opted for the Plasma LED's from WCCC, but they require a different flasher due to the lower current draw. They are BRIGHT. Talk to Scott @ WCCC- he'll fix you up.

Neil

 

[1968Cally]

What is WCCC?

 

[franklinair]

West Coast Classic Cougar. 503-463-1130 Good folks to deal with.

Neil

 

[1968Cally]

Thanks. Turns out I just placed an order with them earlier today for the side A/C Outlets.

 

[Ruppstang]

I looked in the 68 electrical assembly manual and it gave no value for the flashers.
The NPD catalog lists a 224 323 and a 552 for turn signal for $2.95
Emergency flasher # 552 for $2.95
68 GTCS repro 13350-200A $104.95
Hope this helps

 

[robert campbell]

Dave,
The turn signal switch is prone to failure as it was designed to support only two rear taillights and not six. The LED lights are much brighter and take a lot less draw and preserve your turn signal switch. A win/win all he way around. You can even install them in your front turn signal buckets and they are a lot easier to remove when needed. If you have never pulled a light out of a 67/68 front blinker assembly, you will know when you try!!

Rob

 

[1968Cally]

Dave,
The turn signal switch is prone to failure as it was designed to support only two rear taillights and not six. The LED lights are much brighter and take a lot less draw and preserve your turn signal switch. A win/win all he way around. You can even install them in your front turn signal buckets and they are a lot easier to remove when needed. If you have never pulled a light out of a 67/68 front blinker assembly, you will know when you try!!

Rob

Interesting. The Turn signal switch was replaced by the prior owner a few months ago. Maybe I should go with the LEDs. Now the question is what type of flashers do I need to get if I go with the LEDs?

 

[1968Cally]

Dave,
The turn signal switch is prone to failure as it was designed to support only two rear taillights and not six. The LED lights are much brighter and take a lot less draw and preserve your turn signal switch. A win/win all he way around. You can even install them in your front turn signal buckets and they are a lot easier to remove when needed. If you have never pulled a light out of a 67/68 front blinker assembly, you will know when you try!!

Rob

Interesting. The Turn signal switch was replaced by the prior owner a few months ago. Maybe I should go with the LEDs. Now the question is what type of flashers do I need to get if I go with the LEDs?

 

[robert campbell]

Dave,
Scott at WCCC can guide you to the correct flashers to support LED lights.

Rob

 

[Batgirl89]

Scott, Please post a public shopping list for what we need for our GT/CS 's LED conversion
Thank you very much, Sheryl

Neil, Thank you for the picture.

 

[franklinair]

I just spoke with WCCC and he said they don't carry the Flashers for LED installations. Strange. But I looked up NPD's listings, and they list a Flasher for LED operation: P/N 13350-6, $9.95
Here are photos of before & after LED's.

Neil

 

[1968Cally]

I just spoke with WCCC and he said they don't carry the Flashers for LED installations. Strange. But I looked up NPD's listings, and they list a Flasher for LED operation: P/N 13350-6, $9.95
Here are photos of before & after LED's.

Neil

Thanks. You are making this too easy

 

[CougarCJ]

I am not an expert on the plasma lights or electrical / electronics. My expertise is in Cougar and Ford Carchaeology.

I would also be interested in a list of parts for sequential plasma LED lights on my GT/CS.

 

[franklinair]

I bought my Plasma LED's from WCCC (a set of 6, $76+/- + shipping). They do not carry the low amperage flashers, but NPD does. NPD is out of stock on 13350-6 flashers, BUT if you call them they do have 13350-6B units, $11.95 ea. You need 2: one for turn signals, one for emerg flasher.
I don't do the sequential mod. Too much $$$, and I prefer the standard 3 bulb lights.

Neil

 

[Batgirl89]

I bought my Plasma LED's from WCCC (a set of 6, $76+/- + shipping). They do not carry the low amperage flashers, but NPD does. NPD is out of stock on 13350-6 flashers, BUT if you call them they do have 13350-6B units, $11.95 ea. You need 2: one for turn signals, one for emerg flasher.
I don't do the sequential mod. Too much $$$, and I prefer the standard 3 bulb lights.

Neil

Thank you Neil!!

Have you tried the yellow plasma led from WCCC for the marker and turn bulb replacement?

Sheryl